A well-established law firm in the heart of downtown Toronto is looking for a seasoned Corporate Law Clerk to join its corporate services team. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership: managing competing priorities, moving transactions forward, and keeping corporate records in impeccable order, all while working closely with lawyers and clients.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with deep corporate compliance knowledge and a sharp eye for detail. You will be trusted to handle complex matters independently, but you will also be part of a cooperative group that supports one another through busy periods.
What you do You will be at the center of our corporate transactional and governance work, including:
Supporting lawyers throughout transactions by drafting documentation, coordinating closings, running searches, and preparing reports
Preparing and filing documents for incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, acquisitions, financings, and reorganizations under the OBCA and CBCA
Carrying out detailed corporate reviews and due diligence, and drafting rectification materials where needed




Reviewing minute books and preparing routine minute book documentation
Building corporate structure charts to map out entity relationships
Registering business names, partnerships, and limited partnerships
Filing annual returns and other required forms under Ontario's Corporations Information Act
Drafting share provisions and contributing to the firm's precedent library
Applying a working knowledge of ISC (transparency register) requirements
Identifying compliance obligations and keeping lawyers informed on the status of active files
What you bring 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
Completion of a Law Clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO), and membership in good standing with ILCO
Thorough command of the applicable corporate statutes
Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities
A dependable, motivated approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision
A professional, personable manner and the ability to communicate effectively with people at every level

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📌 Corporate Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Smith Legal Search
📍 Ontario